438: Chekov’s Roast with Merlin Mann

About this episode

Jeff and Brett are joined by Merlin Mann for a humorous discussion on various topics including health, technology, and nostalgic TV shows.

Jeff and Brett are joined by Merlin Mann, who brings his usual blend of humor and chaos, including witty takes on knife-brandishing, app issues, and nostalgic TV shows. They discuss everything from kids growing up to intense medical appointments. The trio dives into language usage pet peeves and the weird world of higher education, touching on family, technology, and just how much they can all survive. Entertaining and, as always overtired. Sponsor Shopify is the commerce platform behind 10% of all eCommerce in the US, from household names like Mattel and Gymshark, to brands just getting started. Get started today at shopify.com/overtired . Show Links Max Richter Four Seasons Anne Sophie-Mutter Vivaldi Summer Tilt table test Another State of Mind Merlin’s Wisdom Project Kiss on Tom Snyder Guitar Moves series Iggy Pop on Tom Snyder Merlin’s An Epicenter of Wordsmithing (Usage I Dislike) Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:30 Technical Difficulties and Knife Jokes 01:54 Music and TV Show Discussions 06:48 Health Issues and Personal Stories 21:51 Disability and Aging Reflections 30:18 Ian Mackaye and Punk Stories 32:42 Ian McKay’s Hilarious SUV Game 33:31 Cross…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Severns Guntzel, Brett Terpstra

Guest: Merlin Mann

Topics covered

• humor
• technology
• health
• nostalgia
• education
• family

Keywords

• humor
• technology
• health
• nostalgia
• education
• family
• Merlin Mann
• Shopify

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Max Richter Four Seasons, Vivaldi Summer, Another State of Mind, Merlin’s Wisdom Project, Kiss on Tom Snyder, Guitar Moves series, Merlin’s An Epicenter of Wordsmithing (Usage I Dislike)

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